11/20/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Jersey Devils will try to post back-to-back wins for the first time in nearly a month when they welcome the Florida Panthers for tonight's meeting at the Prudential Center.
The Devils ended a four-game losing streak their last time out, as they won the back end of a home-and-home series with Washington this past Saturday in Newark.
Tonight, New Jersey will aim for consecutive victories, something the club hasn't done since posting a three-game winning streak from October 16-22.
Zach Parise scored the winning goal in the shootout on Saturday to lift New Jersey to the 6-5 win over the Capitals. The Devils nearly saw their losing streak extended in that game as Alexander Ovechkin scored with one second left in regulation to send the test to overtime.
New Jersey goaltender Scott Clemmensen made a glove save on Viktor Kozlov to begin the shootout. Parise then beat Jose Theodore on a backhand-forehand deke. After a scoreless second round, Clemmensen poke-checked an unsuspecting Boyd Gordon to preserve the win.
Patrik Elias registered two goals and an assist for the Devils, Travis Zajac collected three assists and Parise also recorded two helpers.
Clemmensen made 25 saves and picked up his first win since January 1, 2008. Both Kevin Weekes and Clemmensen have taken over New Jersey's goaltending duties since franchise netminder Martin Brodeur went down with a torn biceps earlier this month. Brodeur isn't expected to be back until at least February.
The Devils, who are 5-4-1 as the host this season, are playing the middle test of a three-game homestand tonight. Jersey will complete the residency Friday night against the New York Islanders.
Florida has won three of its last four games and two of those victories came against the rival Tampa Bay Lightning. After dropping a 3-2 home test to Detroit on Friday, the Panthers rebounded with Tuesday's close victory in Tampa.
Nathan Horton was credited with the game-winning tally in the shootout as the Panthers edged the Bolts, 4-3, at St. Pete Times Forum.
Bryan McCabe scored twice and David Booth also tallied in regulation for the Panthers.
Tomas Vokoun allowed just three goals on a whopping 52 shots in the win. Vokoun's busy night included 15 saves in the first period and 20 more in the second.
The Panthers are just 3-6-1 as the visiting team this year, but have won two straight on the road. Florida is in the midst of a three-game road trip, which will end Friday in Boston.
Florida has won two of its last three tests against the Devils, but Jersey has still taken three of five and 11 of 15 encounters. The Panthers have also lost seven of their previous nine tests in the Garden State.
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struggling Cincinnati Bengals to Heinz Field.
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Brandon Roy Favorite to Win 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year
Portland TrailBlazer’s guard, Brandon Roy, is MySportsbook.com’s overwhelming favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year odds.
Despite missing 20 games due to an injury earlier this season, Roy has definitely put up the best numbers of his 1st year peers. In 32 games, Roy is averaging 15.3 PPG, 4.2 boards and 3.5 assists in over 33 minutes of play per game. While most rookies breakdown as the season progresses (see Morrison), Roy is only getting stronger as his playing time and scoring average has increased each month.
With 30 or so games left in the regular season, Roy isn’t a lock for the award by any means. Other rookies are putting together some pretty impressive campaigns and a few could give Roy a run for the award with increased playing time. Heading the list is first pick, Andrea Bargnani of the Toronto Raptors. Even though he has started only two games all season, Bargnani is averaging 10.3 PPPG while shooting 35% from deep.
Randy Foye of the Minnesota Timberwolves could be set to give Roy the best competition NBA Rookie of the Year betting lines. With the benching of Mike James, Foye looks like he could be the starter in the T-Wolves backcourt for the rest of the season. So far, Foye has averaged 9 PPG and 2.4 assists in just under 21 minutes per game. With his new role of starter, Foye’s numbers will definitely increase. In his first game as the new starting guard this past Sunday, Foye had 10 points; five rebounds and 8 assists. More importantly, he logged 34 minutes of playing time; his third highest run of the season.
Adam Morrison, of the Charlotte Bobcats, was the favorite early on in the season after averaging 15+ PPG through the first month of the season. Ever since his torrid start, Morrison’s point production has declined each month. This really isn’t surprising, considering at 6’8” he only weighs 205 lbs. Obviously he will need to hit the weights big time during the off-season in order to keep from breaking down in the future.
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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.
Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
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